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Patient Care Courses

Patient care courses can help you learn effective communication with patients, the basics of medical terminology, ethical considerations in healthcare, and techniques for managing patient records. You can build skills in empathy, critical thinking, and teamwork, which are vital for providing high-quality care. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health record systems and patient management software, showing how these resources enhance patient interactions and streamline care processes.


Popular Patient Care Courses and Certifications


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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Active Listening

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    Lecturio

    Nursing Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Clinical Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Nursing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to the Cloud for Clinicians

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cloud Computing, Health Care, Cloud Solutions, Medical Privacy, Care Management, Innovation

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    营养与健康

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry, Physiology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Research Design, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Biotechnology

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Health Informatics, Decision Making, Teamwork, Reliability, Collaboration, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Mental Health Therapies, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Governance, Health Disparities, Economics

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Research Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Scatter Plots, Environmental Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Financial Services, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient care courses

  • التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Nursing Professionalism: Lecturio
  • Introduction to the Cloud for Clinicians: Amazon Web Services
  • 营养与健康: Nanjing University
  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?: Universiteit Leiden
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making: University of Michigan
  • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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